REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 120122491EnglAnd and Wa1•9) REGISTERED CHARITY NUM8ER: 1195683 ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Ma 2025 Salute Her UK
nloiit8 of tlio Flnancla Stntomont9 for11ig Yoa Ended 31 Ma Page Report of the Trustees Statement of Flnancial Actlvities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9-10
ort of tlie Trustoes for tlio Year Ended 31 The Iruste85 wl)o are also dlr8Ctors of the charlty for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present tlieir report wllh (he financlal stalemenls of th8 ch8rlty for Ihe year ended 31 May 2025. The trustees Iiave adopled Ilie provl8lons of Accountlng and Reporting by Charities: Statemenl of Recommended Practlce appllcable to charlties preparlng their aCUnIS in accordance wllh the Flnanclal Reporllng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectlve 1 January 2019). INCORPORATION The charitable company was Incorporated on 22 May 2019. Salute Her UK works to improve the lives of UK female serving personnel, women veterans and women who work at sea by addressing the distinct and interjectional needs of women veterans, We develop the provision of national services for victims and survivors of sexual violence, bullying, harassment, and gender discrimination. Charitable Activities During 2024-2025, Salute Her UK continued to expand its specialist support for women veterans, military women, and Women at Sea, responding to rising levels of trauma, isolation, and complex mental health needs. Our work this year reflects significant growth in both demand and impact. Service Delivery and Reach We received 788 new referrals, reflecting continued national demand for our Trauma informed services. We delivered 212 specialist information, advice, and guidance sessions, supporting women with complex trauma, PTSD, MST, and moral injury. Our Military Sexual Trauma Therapeutic Support Group continued to grow, with an increased number of women's sessions. We expanded our therapeutic capacity by welcoming additional trauma therapists, enabling us to reduce waiting times and offer more consistent 11 support. We delrvered 4 women-only residential retreats. providing intensive therapeutic and peer support environments for survivors. 20 women completed our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programme, improving emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. 55 Women attended our healing from sexual trauma specialist course.
Salute Her U Servlco User Feodback Women continued to Share powerful reflecllons on the Impact of our work: 'Tliank you for helplng me when I lell Ilke my world was endlng." "Tlie klndness, Inslght, and valldallon I recelved was amazlng. I'd be lost w(Ihout your servlce,, 'For the first tlme, I felt complelely seen and heard. "Salute Her Is helplng me put myself back together." li These voices remaln central to shaplng our servlces and ensurlng our work remains Survivor led. Co Production and Needs Led Development We continued to consult closely with survivors to understand emerging needs, barriers, and priorities. This insight directly informed the development of new programmes, resources, and therapeutic approaches, ensuring our services remain responsive, accessible, and trauma informed. Digital and Resource Development We expanded our Salute Her UK website, adding new downloadable resources for survivors, families, and professionals. Our Instagram and social media presence grew significantly, strengthening our ability to reach isolated women and raise awareness of MST and women's experiences in service. Advocacy, Media, and Policy Influence We continued to champion the rights and needs of women survivors at local, regional, and national levels. This included: Providing expert evidence to inquiries and research projects Participating in multiagency safeguarding and strategic meetings Responding to Government consultations Engaging with press and media to highlight systemic issues affecting women in the Armed Forces and maritime sectors Our advocacy work remains a core pillar of our mission, ensuring survivors, vorces influence policy and practice. Partnership Acknowledgement We are delighted to be working in partnership with Turn to Starboard and Tom Harrison House. Their commitment to supporting veterans and their families aligns closely with our mission, and together we are strengthening the network of Trauma informed, specialist support available to women who have served. These collaborations allow us to share expertise, enhance pathways of care, and ensure that survivors receive the holistic, compassionate support they deserve.
FUTURE PLANS (2022026) Over the next financial year, Salute Her UK wlll conllnue to strengthen and expand its impact through: 1. Servlce Expanslon and Capaclty Bulldlng Increasing the capaclty of our ther8P8Utlc team Developing tailored support packages and new trauma Informed resources Enhancing our dlgilal offer lo reach women In rural and Isolated areas 2. Reglonal Growth Expanding servlces across the North East and rural Northumberland Strengthening partnershlps wlth local authoritles, VCSE organisations, and Armed Forces networks 3. Workforce Development Continued training, supervision, and wellbeing support for staff and volunteers Developing specialist training for external agencies on MST, traumainformed practice, and women's experiences in service 4. National Advocacy and Policy Work Ongoing engagement with Government consultations Contributing to research and national inquiries Strengthening our role as a leading voice for women survivors of military and maritime sexual trauma 5. Partnership and Collaboration Deepening relationships with specialist sexual violence organisations Codesigning programmes with survivors and partner agencies Developing a specialist training package for professionals working with women veterans and Women at Sea Special Thanks to Our Funders We extend our sincere thanks to the funders who made our work possible throughout 2024-2025. Their support has enabled us to deliver trauma inforrned therapy, specialist programmes, and vital advocacy for women veterans, military women, and Women at Sea. The NHS- for supporting our therapeutic capacity and enabling us to meet the growing mental health needs of women experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, and Military Sexual Trauma. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - for investing in our specialist support for women veterans and helping us strengthen our national reach and impact. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)- for supporting our Community based wellbeing programmes and enabling us to reach women in
nfffvl Ai)(I vwIAtpd AfftAq, 11)• RpAfArpr< Cl)Arily - for fiindinq oiir dedlc.At8d sijpport for Women at S@8, &l)iiniN n)AritinTre qiirviM)r8 hAV8 AC.C898 to trAiima Inform8d c8r8 and advorsary W(> ftrE d&@ply orAt&fiil for lh6 tnisl And partn8rship of these organisatSons. Thelr n)n)itnifti)l1)88 Allow&d li8 to 8XPAnd oiir gervlc89, Innovc1te our programme8, and ?i)RiJTr 11)Al Ivon)&n wlio hAV8 8XP8rl8nc8d trAiima ar8 ITl8t wlth safety, dlgnlty, and op@e111 ¢iiprrt)rt. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govfrriiliig docuiiiont The chanty 18 coI)Irolled by its governing document, a d8ed of trust, and constitutes a Ilmlted )11)pany, lin)ited by guarantee, as defined by the Companles Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Coimpany number 12012249 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1195683 Registered office Town Hall Chambers High stet East Wallsend NE28 7AT Trustees Mrs E Driver Military Mrs D E Gill Self Employed Mrs A M Lee Head of Property & Maintenance Mrs D R Emberson Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24lh February 2026 and signed on its behalf by: E Driver Elizabeth Driver, Director
g.&lut•lJ•iW na 02 Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and Legacies Grant Contract Income 3,367 20,000 -20 840 3,367 208,750 -20.840 188,750 TOTAL 44,207 188,750 232,957 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable Activities Staff Costs Rent Publicity 1-2-1 Therapeutic Support CLinicaL Supervision Travel Expenses Admin costs Holistic Support Insurance Professional Fees Training TOTAL 22,951 1,535 912 96,311 6,544 118,902 8,079 912 13,460 2,516 4,679 4,954 2,381 70,395 1,629 4,092 6 Q16 199,131 238,383 13,460 2,516 3,790 6,233 4,013 63,868 1,320 889 1,462 941 6,527 309 4,092 39,258 NET INCOME 4,949 (10,381) (5,432) Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 9,369 14,318 96.231 85,850 105,600 100,168
Tlie notes form part of these financl81 statements Balance Slieot 31Ma 2025 Unrestrlcted funds Restrocted funds Total funds FIXED ASSETS Motor vehicle 8,400 8,400 CURRENT ASSETS Cash At Bank 14,318 88,569 102,887 CREDITORS Amounts fallingdue within one year Q21L9J NETCURRENT ASSETS 14,318 85 850 00 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 14318 85A&Q NET ASSETS 14 318 85 100 16 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 14,318 85,580 TOTAL FUNDS 100,168 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 May 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Salute Her UK (a) ensuring thal Ihe charitable comp8ny keeps accountlng records that comply with Seclions 386 and 387 of Ihe Companles Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statemenls whlcli glve a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as al Ihe end of each flnanclal year and of its surplus or deficit for each financlal year In accordance wltli the requlrements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otlierwlse comply wllli Ihe requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial stalements, so far as appllcable lo the charltable company. These financial statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the provisions applicable to charitable companles subject to Ihe small companies reglme. The financtal statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorized for issue on 24lh February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: E Driver Elizabeth Driver, Director. The notes form part of these financial statements
Salut• Il•r Ul otos tlie Flnanclal Statomont de ACCOUNnNG POLICIES BASIS of pr•pfirlng th• flnftnclal &tat8m8ntg Th? fint)l)I-iAI RIAtftii)g1)tR of tl)g c.IIArllAt)18 r.onipAny, whlchlg 8 publlc ben8flt entity under FRS 102. hAVg twl) PlBPATpd ii) ArcorrlAr)c8 wllli lh8 ChArltlfiq SORP (FRS 102) 'Accountlng and Rpkx)rtji)o by ChAntiftq. StAt8n)8nl of Recommond8cJ PrActlc8 AppIIcAble to charltles preparlng their &ecoiii)18 11) acLX)nlance wilh tha Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and R?i)Iiblic of Irelai)d (FRS 102) (effoctivg 1 January 2019),, Flnancl81 Reportlng Standard 102 'The Finai)cial Reporting Standard applicable In Ihe UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the Con)pai)ies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under th8 historical cost conntion. Income All ineonie is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
otos to tho Flnanclal Statements . contlnued for tha Year Ended 31 Ma 2025 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no truste88' Trmuneratlon or otlier benefltg for the year ended 31 May 2025. Truste88' oxpen8e8 There wer8 no trustees, expenses pald for the year ended 31 May 2025. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Executive Officer Project Leader No employees received emoFuments in excess of £60,000. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes 2,079 5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds is as follows: Unrestricted Funds Fund Brought Forward Incoming Resources Resources Expended Movement In Funds GeneraL Fund Bolt Burdon Kemp Rose Paterson 9,369 24,207 10,000 (19,258) (10,000) 14,318 (39,258) 14,318 Restricted Funds Armed Forces Covenant 26,282 38,750 (65,032)
or Seafarers Association NHS North Tyneside Council 44,369 60,000 90,000 (51,389) (57,400) 25 310 53,250 32,600 25,310 TOTAL FUNDS 85 850 6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 318t May 2025 Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activities for the year ended 31 May 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and Legacies Donations 3367 Charitable Activities Grants Contract Income 208750 20840 Total Incoming Resources 232957 EXPENDITURE Staff Costs Rent 1-2-1 Therapeutic Support Publicity Clinical Supervision Travel Expenses Admin costs Holistic Support Insurance Training 118902 8079 13460 912 2516 4679 7695 4954 70395 1629 10 234297 Support costs Professional Fees Total Resources Expended 0.92 238389 Net Income (5432)
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